Desvelados Santa Monica

"This place has upscale food, drinks, ambiance, and service without an upscale price! I just can't say enough good things about Desvelados. We had freshly made Guacamole and chips to start the meal. The chips arrived hot. There were 2 sauces on the side. 1 red and 1 green sauce. The red sauce was much spicier. My friend had Hibiscus aqua and I had Cucumber & Lime aqua. These waters were thick with color and flavor. Yummy! My friend had the Chilaquiles. They were floored with the flavor and authentic taste of the dish. I had the Norteno Burrito with Carnitas. This was the best meal I had on my California trip. Our server was quite knowledgeable. He said none of the dishes are spicy. They are family dishes from Sinaloa. Exquisite!"

"Loved the food and service. Tacos were amazing! Forgot to take more pictures, ate too fast. The vibe is cool. They had football on a tv for lunch. Interior was also 5/5. Highly recommended if you want tacos and a wide selection of quality Mexican food in Santa Monica."

"Wanted to enjoy some authentic Mexican cuisine. Wife got guacamole and chips and shrimp tacos. I got chicken tacos. Everything was delicious. Food was nice and fresh. In town for Eagles game and would definitely recommend. Senorita Theresa was awesome!"

"This is one of the few restaurants I have tried in downtown Santa Monica and not felt some regret for having spent so much for mediocre food. I had the Mar y Tierra roll with pastor and the sinaloa taco. Both of these had wonderful flavors which coalsesced in my mouth.They bring a container with red and green salsas which are both absolutely delicious and have a great depth of flavor, though I preferred the red. A delicious alternative if you are looking for a creative Mexican restaurant that produces extraordinary food."

"This place is the best Mexican food you will have on the west side! And the ambiance is amazing perfect for a date night or lunch. Fernando was our server and he was very attentive and quick the food was out in no time. Just enough time to play a speed match of Loteria! You will not be disappointed here. The food is fulfilling so start with one item each. The salsa is delicious and flavorful, I’m telling you this place was perfect."